The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC | United States
Job description
Vacancy ID: P018660
Position Summary/Description:
The primary worksite for this position is WUNC Radio's American Tobacco studios in Durham, NC. The incumbent manages these facilities and serves as point of contact for programming audio needs while overseeing all aspects of audio production and further related activities to ensure high quality productions. This position is the leading subject matter expert on audio production management and plays a substantial role in establishing and maintaining the sound quality of all current and future WUNC programming. Additionally, this position will be coordinating the implementation and deployment of strategic technology and operations initiatives for digital audio devices and platforms as the station more aggressively focuses on making content readily available on internet/web streaming services, streaming devices, smart speakers, smart watches, websites or apps, podcasts, and social media.
As WUNC's audio programming and systems specialist, the incumbent works across current and future programming and understands the dynamics required to competently and successfully produce ultra-professional sound results for all in-studio and remote location audio productions and their transmission via radio (analog and digital) and digital media platforms. Key responsibilities include day-to-day recording, mixing and mastering for in-studio audio production; utilizing and co-managing studio software and hardware that is dedicated towards in-studio recordings, editing and mastering; and involvement in studio designs and upgrades, hardware and software acquisitions and upgrades. Further, knowledge of studio-to-studio connectivity is critical as this position will serve as a knowledgeable resource for others as needed in this area. Maintaining a high level of on-air audio quality requires constant dedication, an understanding of hardware and software manipulation used to perfect audio, and a continuing cooperation between the programming and engineering departments. Therefore, it is essential for the incumbent to maintain and elevate their knowledge of rapidly evolving audio hardware and software tools and techniques to provide expert audio technical guidance and training, as well as developing sustainable workflow protocols. This position reports to the Director of IT & Engineering and works autonomously with a required flexible work schedule. This includes travel to remote sites and between studios in Durham and Chapel Hill with weekends, occasional holidays and varied hours to support technical operations.Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, computer science engineering or a closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or a Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in operations/systems work or closely related area; or an
- Associate's degree in Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering Technology or Networking Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in operations/systems work or closely related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Journey level requires an additional one year of education or experience.
- Advanced level requires an additional two years of education or experience
About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina rates among the nation’s great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina’s students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We’re repeatedly ranked the nation’s best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree – the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking’s launch in 1998.Whether you’ve just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.
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